Sears 385.12514 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES
Topstitching
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Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
Top th,read tension SfJIch ten0th
Straight loot Zigzag _oot
Or
The S_itch and itS,Uses
Topstitchlng emphasizes the lines of
your garment and keeps seams and
edges flat and crisp.
Accent suits or blouses with one or two
rows ot topstitching around the outer
edges of cuffs, lapels or cotlars.
Heres How
1. Lower the presser fool
2. Keep the edge of the fabric next to
the right edge of the presser foot.
3. Eveniy guide the fabric along this
edge to produce an even row of
topstitching 3/8- from the edge.
Left Needle Position
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Use Left Needle Position for more
control while topstitching or edge
stitching difficult fabrics.
NOTE: Use only zigzag presser foot
for Left Needle Sewing.
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